More Double Trouble - Pinch Proof

 The new challenge at Double Trouble was, indeed, a challenge for me.

We are snowbirds and I travel with only a small stash of card making supplies.  And because I am always an overachiever and want to make all the Troubles happy, I needed to think out of the box for 

Challenge #186 3-2-1 Recipe "Pinch Proof" 

 

Thing #1's recipe posed my first problem.  I have no stencils here.  Using some dies I made two of my own, one a row of triangles and the other scattered leaves. 

Using the sketch from Try a Sketch on Tuesday Challenge #665, Thing #2's  request, was easy.

 

But Thing #3's idea to use shamrocks was almost a deal, or should I say challenge, breaker!  And then I had an epiphany and was able to comply.  Can you find my 3 shamrocks?

 Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.

 

Playing with Stencils

Without anything specific on my agenda, and in an effort to avoid working on my income tax, I decided to play with a few stencils.  I used 2 shades of yellow and a cat stencil from Stamplorations to create a fun background.  I had no plan as to what else would go on the card.  I looked around my table and saw this House Mouse stamp.

I like how the card turned out with one exception - the sentiment.  I chose this one from a clear sticker sampler, also from Stamplorations.

What would you use as a sentiment for this card?

I'd appreciate suggestions because I'm not 100% behind the one I used.

Challenges:

Stamplorations May Stencil Challenge -  AG

 

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #50 - AG with a critter

Crafty Animals Challenge #50 - AG